What caused the iPhone app crashes overnight?

An incorrectly formatted payload from Google Analytics for Firebase was causing apps to crash on launch. The issue was server-side and required no user or developer action to resolve.

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Google fixes Firebase crash issue on iPhone apps overnight

Google has fixed a widespread crash issue affecting thousands of iPhone apps caused by an incorrectly formatted payload in Analytics for Firebase. The problem began on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 17:41 US/PDT, triggering app launches to fail. Google confirmed the issue was on their end and required no SDK updates from developers.

A fix was fully rolled out by 19:52 US/PDT the same day. Due to caching, some app instances may still crash for up to four hours post-rollout, with full resolution expected by 23:52 US/PDT. Software engineer Nick Cooke outlined the timeline, confirming no app updates were needed.

The patch was completed around midnight Pacific Time. Affected apps should now be functioning normally. Follow Ben on Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram for updates.